Yakubu Gowon, a former Head of State and retired army General, has revealed that he never planned to be Nigeria’s Head of State.
Read Also: Trump Flown To Hospital After Positive COVID-19 Test
He said this on Friday at a virtual reality history competition organised by ANIZA Foundation and Gallery.
Gowon became the third Nigerian president and the youngest ever, on August 1, 1966, before his 32nd birthday on October 19, 1966.
Read Also: Liverpool’s Mane Tests Positive For COVID-19
Gowon said that his ambition then was just to be a good soldier, adding that he was petrified when he took over as Head of State.
Gowon, who relived some of his life experiences, counselled young Nigerians on right attitudes and values. He advised them to contribute their quotas to national development.
Read Also: 13-year-old Girl Raped To Death In Lagos
He reiterated his faith in the Nigerian youth and the country’s potential for greatness.
Read Also: FG Explains Why It Extended Rail Line To Niger Republic
He called on the youth and traditional and religious institutions to take up the responsibility of securing national identity.
Discussion about this post